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Written question asked by Richard Holden (Conservative) on Monday, 29 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 2 July 2026 (named day). It was answered by Stephen Timms (Labour) on Wednesday, 8 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.

Motability Scheme: Young People

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many 16-year-olds in receipt of the enhanced rate of the mobility component of Personal Independence Payment have received funding through the Motability Foundation Driving Lessons Grant in (a) 2024–25 and (b) 2025–26; and how many received funding for the maximum 40 hours of driving lessons.

Answer

Motability Foundation provides the Driving Lessons Grant to help disabled teenagers with severe mobility challenges learn to drive from age 16, as legislation allows them to hold a provisional licence. Driving can remove barriers to personal independence.

The Department does not have recorded information on how many 16-year-olds were in receipt of a vehicle or have received funding through the Motability Foundation Driving Lessons Grant. Motability Foundation is a registered charity regulated by the Charity Commission so is wholly responsible for the terms and the administration of the Motability Scheme. The Scheme is delivered by Motability Operations which is an independent commercial company under contract to the charity.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
13935
Session
2026-27
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Driving instruction Motability scheme Young people
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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